Audio upgrades on a GT86
 

What have you all done with audio upgrade options on a GT86?
I am looking at swapping out the existing head unit including door speakers and adding a sub or two etc.

Looking for recommendations, thoughts?

Hi krossfyah and welcome to our forum - :)

There is a section that may be more in line with your question.

http://www.ft86club.com/forums/forumdisplay.php?f=27

I put a Kenwood DNX (something) in my 2013 a few years back. It works well. Personally I feel the OEM speakers are just fine.

My Country & Western music sounds "real good" - :D


humfrz

Everybody on here advocates for a brand calle OEM audio plus. I have not done it, but if I did thTs what I would get. It's a complete system made specifically for twins.

Yes, many people have done all kinds of audio upgrades. All depends how much you want to spend and what kind of upgrade you want.

I for one just added a sub and amp. Nothing crazy just a nice 200 watt amp and 10" sub in a generic enclosed box.
New amp was $80. Sub box was $40. Amp working kit $25. Line level conveter $15. The sub was from my previous car.

I would highly recommend you look up your local car audio store and take a stroll inside.

I for one can price out the same set up for far less, more powerful system than the the OEM Audio+
The only thing I can say good about it, is it's plug and play.

I installed a Pioneer 4400 (Wireless CarPlay FTW) and a JL Audio stealthbox. Everything sounds much better now.

I don't. I advocate Dayton Audio.

This. If you're ballin on a budget, definitely legit.

My audio upgrade for my FR-S:

https://www.etymotic.com/consumer/he...on/er20xs.html

With those in and stock system cranked up some it sounds decent enough, as good as it can with a much louder than stock exhaust system...

For me the FR-S is just not worth investing anything in the audio system beyond stock, way too much cabin noise (even stock) to be a good audio platform - a system delete makes more sense than an upgrade. The ER20XS allow you to play the system loud enough to get beyond the loud noise floor of the vehicle and provide an 'okay' listening experience. Damping the interior space and lowering the noise floor would be #1 priority before doing any kind of equipment upgrade on an FR-S. Even when not listening to music I have the ER20XS in for every drive... interior noise is too dang loud in it and it will effect your hearing which you will really notice on long trips.

My Nissan Frontier on the other hand, will be getting some audio upgrades on it... much better space for audio sound quality - stock system sounds absolutely great with high resolution FLAC playing from my tablet/with external DAC/amp feeding the aux port. Add in more sound damping and it'll compete with my home stereo setup.

If you could provide a budget and goals that would help. I went all-in and built a MECA competition system, but that’s not for everybody.

I have the OEM audio plus kit, and I love it. Definitely recommend it if you want to just buy a solution and not have to source a bunch of different parts to put together. I had mine installed at OEM audio plus and they went ahead and even tuned the frequency response for my specific car with their microphone array so it sounds perfect. I know it's expensive, but you're paying for the extensive R&D these guys have done and I think it's well worth it.

I installed the Kenwood-KMM-BT322U. No CD drive means it's very short - I replaced my lower useless cubby with it to free up the double din up top for gauges. This head unit has an external rear USB that I routed into the glove box. Plays music, uses factory speakers, and most importantly, has an orange color that matches factory FRS HVAC glow

https://i.imgur.com/9q91CD4.jpg

OEM audio plus! definitely worth the price.

ps you west indian? pump me up

I'm in the same boat at the moment. I'm upgrading my phone to the galaxy s10+ so basically its time to get a wireless android audio head unit to take advantage of that.
Currently looking at the Pioneer AVH-4400NEX. I'm waiting for the next time it goes up on sale to pick it up. Not in a hurry so I can hunt for a good deal.

Once I get the head unit I may just pick up the OEM+ sound.

@Vracer111 makes a good point. Stereo upgrades in this car can sound great at low speeds, but once you’re up to 50mph+, there is so much other noise that reduces the impact. I had the OEM Audio Plus upgrade on my previous FR-S. Great around town, but not so much on the freeway. It’s a fixable problem if you want to add sound insulation.

there was no budget. i entertained options up to $2k for the front stage until i got frustrated listening to 'the best', but none of those options had satisfactory acoustics for me.

Hmm, have you tried Audiofrog? I love their stuff.

Hi

I will get the Pioneer avh-Z9100DAB with oem Audio plus.

I hope the sound can to impact me. But i will be to waiting for my gt86 in may or june first :(.

Good luck

I hadn't heard of them before. I considered hybrid audio, but there wasn't anyone local that sold or demo'ed them.

Audiofrog's audiophile grade stuff looks interesting, but when my dayton esoterics have a very similar build, and are only $310/pr, I'm doubtful they'll justify the $400 price difference.

I've got no problem paying extra for something that is actually better, i just got really tired of trying the top offerings from jl, hertz, pioneer and alpine. The whole while, i always came away unimpressed with the midbass response, or found they crossed the tweeter too low causing distortion at higher power levels.